Blue River Technology

Machine Learning Engineer, Autonomy

Blue River Technology$113K — $202K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field; graduate degree preferred.
  • 2 years of experience developing high-performance ML systems, focusing on segmentation, depth estimation, and related perception tasks.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and PyTorch/TensorFlow.
  • Solid understanding of vision and deep learning fundamentals.
  • Excellent communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize CVML models and training pipelines for perception tasks.
  • Own the full ML development lifecycle, from prototyping to production deployment.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into the autonomous tractor initiative.
  • Analyze and improve model performance through rigorous testing and data evaluation.
  • Apply machine learning techniques to advance autonomous agriculture solutions.

Benefits

  • Open to visa sponsorship.
  • Fully remote work opportunity in the United States.
  • Annual performance bonus eligibility.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Support for career development and personal growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Machine Learning Engineer to join the team responsible for building the perception stack for Blue River's autonomous tractor initiative. The hire will be responsible for developing CVML models and training and testing pipelines to enhance system safety and performance in challenging production environments. This role will range from developing initial prototypes all the way to scaling for production. We're looking for a motivated and collaborative individual to help build the future of autonomous agriculture.
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Work Location: Remote in the United States
  • Visasponsorship: Open to visa sponsorship.

Job Responsibilities

A combination, not necessarily all-inclusive, of the following:
  • Design, develop, and optimize CVML models and training pipelines for perception tasks including segmentation and depth estimation, with a focus on safety and performance in challenging production environments.
  • Own the full ML development lifecycle: from initial prototyping through to production-scale deployment on edge and cloud systems.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate perception models into BRT's autonomous tractor initiative.
  • Evaluate and improve model performance through rigorous implementation, testing, and analysis of metrics across large-scale datasets.
  • Contribute to advancing autonomous agriculture by applying cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision techniques to real-world farming challenges.

Required Experience and Skills
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, graduate degree preferred.
  • 2 years of experience developing high-performance ML systems, training and optimizing DNNs for segmentation, depth, and related perception tasks with large-scale datasets.
  • Strong Python + PyTorch/TensorFlow skills.
  • Solid grasp of vision + deep learning fundamentals.
  • Strong communication skills to work closely with interdisciplinary teams to integrate models into edge and cloud systems.

Preferred Experience and Skills
  • Experience in building and deploying full-stack ML pipelines, from data ingestion to model training, testing, and deployment.
  • Edge deployment or real-time optimization know-how.
  • Experience in working with CVML & Robotics projects.
  • Experience with multi-view geometry or SLAM.
  • Experience in the vehicle autonomy space.
  • Experience in metrics implementation, analysis, and dashboarding.
  • Knowledge of robotics libraries such as ROS / ROS2.


At Blue River, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $113,000 - $202,000/year for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and a competitive benefit package. During the recruitment process, we may identify an alternative role or level to which you are more suited. If your ideal role at Blue River differs from the advertised position, we will provide an updated pay range as soon as possible during the hiring process.

We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we're investing in our programs, including recruiting, mentorship, career development, and learning & development, to ensure they support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. We support each employee in living a full life, enabling a thriving career, and accomplishing a meaningful, challenging mission while collaborating with incredible people. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align completely with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

About Blue River Technology

Blue River Technology is a California-based company that develops and manufactures agricultural robots and automation systems. The company's products include the See & Spray precision spraying system, which uses computer vision and machine learning to identify and target individual plants with herbicides, reducing the amount of chemicals used and increasing crop yields. Blue River Technology was acquired by John Deere in 2017, and operates as a subsidiary of the company. The company has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, with a commitment to developing technologies that improve the efficiency and sustainability of agriculture.
Learn more about Blue River Technology
Size
60 employees
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Founded
2011

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